| Feds, farmers create habitats for migrating birds MAMOU, La. (AP) -- Water gurgling from a well is flooding Craig Gautreaux's rice and crawfish fields, turning the farm into a wetland for migratory birds whose usual Gulf of Mexico wintering grounds... | |
| Birmingham foreclosures drop 9% in first half of 2010 The first six months of 2010 saw foreclosures in the Birmingham area drop more than 9 percent compared to the same time period last year. That’s according to RealtyTrac’s Midyear 2010... |
| Alabama Farmers Federation makes endorsements The Alabama Farmers Federation has released a bipartisan list of endorsements for the November general election, including Republican Kay Ivey for lieutenant governor and Democratic incumbents Susan... |
| Prep football media days: South Montgomery Co. Academy preseason to feature different feel This season, Whaltey wants to make his second preseason a little more special. The Raiders will spend their first few days of practice at a camp site in... |
| Ala. youngster in Disney XD pilot Alex worked this summer, but for the 13-year-old actor, that didn't mean mowing lawns or throwing newspapers. He filmed a pilot for Disney XD, a show called "Kickin' It" that he hopes will be picked... |
| Man, woman told to stop selling investment deal in Alabama DOTHAN -- The Alabama Securities Commission has ordered a Dothan man and a Pensacola, Fla., woman to stop selling investments in expensive cookware -- a deal that may have cost some investors... |
| State Junior golf: Alabama-bound Wyatt's 57 sets new standard "People were congratulating me as I made the turn, but I knew there was a lot of golf to be played," Wyatt said. "I had to take a few extra practice swings on the 10th tee to get my focus... |
| Alabama senator says legislation protects US writers abroad An Alabama senator said a bill passed by Congress will protect American authors, journalists and publishers from foreign libel judgments that undermine the U.S. guarantee of free... |
| Auburn basketball's Sullivan has knee surgery A statement from Auburn said there was no timetable set for Sullivan's return after Tuesday's operation by Dr. James Andrews at St. Vincent's Hospital in Birmingham. There were no immediate details... |
| 'Dumbing down' linked to wrong side Fear of this administration is rampant. There is an abundance of dumbing down, especially with Democrats in power. Those responsible for voting in this socialist-tilting government were obviously... |
| BayBears' pitching keeps Biscuits at bay The Biscuits brough the tying run to the plate in the ninth, but BayBears reliever Dan Stange induced a double-play grounder from Henry Wrigley to end the... |
| ADHD imbedded in our gene pool The Shirley Sherrod incident reminds me of a phenomenon the mental health community calls attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Those who have been diagnosed with ADHD are known for their short... |
| Cody back in playing shape for Ravens WESTMINSTER, Md. -- A day late and quite short of breath, rookie defensive tackle Terrence Cody passed his conditioning test Wednesday and formally launched his NFL career with the Baltimore... |
| Get uniforms or get out This uniform argument isn't about government intervening. It's about parents who allow their kids to rule them and parents who refuse to stand up and act like parents. Either get the uniforms or get... |
| First Tee benefit: Even during difficult time, Bo Jackson honors commitment It wasn't an easy day for Bo Jackson. What was supposed to be a rewarding event for one of the state's most recognizable sports celebrities turned into a hectic race back to see his father, who is... |
| Ala. firefighter suspended in inquiry of flushed babies ODENVILLE -- A member of the Odenville fire department was placed on administrative leave after two premature stillborn infants were flushed down a... |
| Deputy fired after his arrest ABBEVILLE -- A Henry County sheriff's deputy who has been on workman's compensation since he was injured in a shooting last year has been terminated after his arrest during a police... |
| Package for Ala. grandma contains marijuana TALLADEGA -- A package addressed from "Grandpa Henderson" in San Diego to "Grandma Henderson" in Talladega wasn't ordinary mail, and it wasn't picked up by any... |
| Goddaughter: Alabama woman on crashed Pakistani jet GADSDEN -- An American aboard the jetliner that crashed in Pakistan has been identified by her goddaughter as an Alabama retiree who was visiting her husband in... |
| Credit card company files suit against Fank Discover Bank in New Albany, Ohio, which issued the card, filed the claim against Nathan D. Fank of Prattville. Fank is half way through his second term on the council, representing District... |
| Relatives search for corpses at Pakistan air crash ISLAMABAD (AP) -- Relatives desperate to find the bodies of their loved ones joined emergency teams battling thick mud, rain and slippery hillsides on Thursday at the scene of Pakistan's worst-ever... |
| 9-Year-Old Alabama Girl Dies Swimming at Panama City Beach Rescue crews pulled Jada Grier from the water Tuesday after she became distressed and rushed her to the hospital. She was airlifted in critical condition to another facility and died a day later.Jada... |
| Traffic stop leads to trafficking arrest About 20 pounds of marijuana were discovered Tuesday after an Alabama State Trooper made a routine traffic stop on Interstate 59 when he spotted a man driving eratically, Sheriff Todd Entrekin... |
| ERA real estate offices to merge The merger of two ERA real estate offices will allow the company to offer more services for home buyers and sellers in east central Alabama and provide more tools for the company’s agents in... |
| Man killed in wreck Joseph Burt Hood, 35, was driving a 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe when he lost control and overturned. The wreck happened on Airport Road West near Russell... |
| DHR funds Gadsden Boys & Girls Club membership drive A membership initiative funded by the state Department of Human Resources means 350 children will be able to attend the two units of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Alabama free for the 2010-2011... |
| Keystone gets funds for employee retraining Keystone Foods in Gadsden is one of seven firms in Alabama awarded funds for employee retraining, according to Gov. Bob... |
| Avery, Reed look to new Gadsden council terms With no opposition in next month’s municipal election, two council members said they’re proud to have the opportunity to continue serving the citizens of... |
| Alabama teenager shoots 57 in State Junior Championship (FSY) 58 in the final round of The Crowns tournament on the Japan Tour on May 2 is the lowest score on a major tour. Wyatt's score was five strokes better than his previous career-low, set in a... |
| Alabama Teen Shoots 57 in State Junior University of Alabama -bound teen, who turns 18 this weekend, had 12 birdies, an eagle and five pars Wednesday on the par-71, 6,628-yard course at the Country Club of Mobile. His birdie putt hung on... |
| Alabama guitarist, Sun Records drummer team up TUSCUMBIA, Ala. (AP) -- Traffic hisses past a nondescript auto repair shop in Tuscumbia on a hot July afternoon, unaware that in a corner of the metal building, two rock 'n' roll legends are working... |
| Local governments: We want more say in oil cleanup NEW ORLEANS (AP) -- Seven parish presidents call for more influence in what happens next in the Gulf of Mexico oil spill. They say the Coast Guard and BP ignore local and state... |
| Five arrests made in Boaz in cell phone theft ring A woman, two men and two men dressed as women were arrested Sunday at Walmart in Boaz with 19 cell phones still in their packaging. The arrests have led to the discovery of a theft ring spanning two... |
| New fire station ready to open Fire trucks and equipment were on display Wednesday during the grand opening of Gadsden Fire Station No. 2 at the Northeast Alabama Regional Airport. The fire department took over the building 45... |
| Gadsden woman dies in Pakistan plane crash Rosie Murphy Jaco Ahmed and her husband of almost five years, Saleem Ahmed, were among the 152 people killed when an Airblue passenger jet apparently veered off course in monsoon rains and crashed... |
| Charities would get more from local electronic bingo bingo development for Etowah County would produce “significantly more” for charities than other charity bingo operations in the state have done because of transparency and accountability... |
| Police Report for July 29 FIRE• •A fire at 403 Patterson Ave. on July 28 caused heavy damage to the structure. Assistant Chief Bob Cross said the house is rental property and the resident was not home at the time.... |
| Alabama teen shoots 57 in State Junior MOBILE, Ala. — Bobby Wyatt shot a 57 at the Alabama Boys State Junior Championship. The University of Alabama-bound teen, who turns 18 this weekend, had 12 birdies, an eagle and five pars... |
| Enviros want $5B from BP for coastal restoration NEW ORLEANS (AP) -- Environmentalists are calling on the White House to speed up the restoration of the oil-damaged Mississippi River delta by getting BP PLC to pay $5 billion now for environmental... |
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| Mobile Infirmary offers free community seminar . Full versions of news stories from the most recent 30 days are available to online subscribers only. Access to full versions of news stories from issues older than 30 days are available to all... |
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| Rev. Francis A. Messing The Rev. Francis A. Messing, a retired priest of the Archdiocese of Mobile and formerly in residence at Sacred Heart Parish in Grove Hill, died July 24, 2010, at Mobile Infirmary Hospital. He was a... |
| Tracy - Lester to wed July 31 . Full versions of news stories from the most recent 30 days are available to online subscribers only. Access to full versions of news stories from issues older than 30 days are available to all... |
| Alabama girl dies swimming in Gulf off Fla. coast PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. -- A 9-year-old Alabama girl has died after swimming in the Gulf of Mexico off the Florida coast.Rescue crews pulled Jada Grier from the water Tuesday after she became... |
